Virtual Touch Quantification of the Salivary Glands for Diagnosis of Primary Sjogren Syndrome
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The VTQ technique might be a useful noninvasive strategy for assessment of salivary glands in the early stage of primary Sjögren syndrome. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Chen, S., Wang, Y., Chen, S., Wu, Q., Chen, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Initial Experience With Ultrasound Elastography for Diagnosis of Major Salivary Gland Lesions
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Acoustic radiation force impulse strain elastography may be potentially useful for diagnosing major salivary gland lesions, whereas conventional strain elastography and point SWE are not helpful. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhou, H., Zhou, X.-L., Xu, H.-X., He, Y.-P., Bo, X.-W., Li, X.-L., Liu, B.-J., Li, D.-D., Wang, D. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Training Performance in Diagnosis of Congenital Uterine Anomalies With 3-Dimensional Sonography: A Learning Curve Cumulative Summation Analysis
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Learning curve CUSUM provided quantitative indicators of the learning evolution of 3D sonography for diagnosis of congenital uterine anomalies by obstetrics and gynecology residents. The training received by the residents was adequate for diagnosis of congenital uterine anomalies using 3D sonography. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Pascual, M. A., Alcazar, J. L., Graupera, B., Rodriguez, I., Guerriero, S., Mallafre, A., de Lorenzo, C., Hereter, L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effect of Low-Dose Aspirin on Midluteal Phase Uterine Artery Blood Flow in Patients With Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
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Uterine blood flow decreased during the luteal phase in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss. Low-dose aspirin induced a reversible increase in uterine blood flow and may be of therapeutic value. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Kang, X., Wang, T., He, L., Xu, H., Liu, Z., Zhao, A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Is There Any Difference Between Seminomas and Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumors on Shear Wave Elastography?: A Preliminary Study
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Seminomas and nonseminomatous germ cell tumors do not differ significantly on grayscale or Doppler sonography, except in terms of homogeneity. However, SWE seems to differentiate seminomas from nonseminomatous germ cell tumors. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Dikici, A. S., Er, M. E., Alis, D., Samanci, C., Ustabasioglu, F. E., Demirdag, C., Durak, H., Kantarci, F., Mihmanli, I. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Azygos Vein Z Scores in Healthy Fetuses and Fetuses With Venous Malformations Related to the Azygos Vein
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The azygos vein Z score formulas we developed can provide a quantitative basis for prenatal screening of venous malformations related to the azygos vein. Azygos vein dilatation and an abnormal azygos vein-to-descending aorta ratio may contribute to increasing the recognition of venous malformations involving the azygos vein. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Wu, L.-H., Xie, H.-N., Paladini, D., Zheng, J., Du, L., Lin, M.-F. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Fetal Heart Size: A Comparison Between the Point-to-Point Trace and Automated Ellipse Methods Between 20 and 40 Weeks Gestation
Conclusions
This study shows high R2 values when comparing measurements of the area and circumference against 7 independent variables, irrespective of whether the point-to-point trace or the electronic ellipse method was used to obtain the measurements. A calculator to evaluate the area and circumference is provided, using 7 independent variables from which Z scores and percentiles for individual measurements can be computed. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: DeVore, G. R., Tabsh, K., Polanco, B., Satou, G., Sklansky, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Estimation of Viscoelastic Properties of Cells Using Acoustic Tweezing Cytometry
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The Arg-Gly-Asp-integrin-cytoskeleton system of NIH/3T3 fibroblasts appears to be softer than that of ATDC5 cells. The rigidity of ATDC5 cells was significantly greater than that of NIH/3T3 fibroblasts at the 95% confidence level. This strategy provides a novel way to determine the viscoelastic properties of the live cells. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Yang, C., Chen, D., Hong, X. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Sonography of the Achilles Tendon After Complete Rupture Repair: What the Radiologist Should Know
In conclusion, a treated tendon will never regain a normal sonographic appearance, and the operator must distinguish between normal posttreatment changes and real pathologic characteristics. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gitto, S., Draghi, A. G., Bortolotto, C., Draghi, F. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Sonographic Pitfall in Endometriotic Ovarian Cysts: A Rare Case of a Spontaneous Sigmoid Colonic Perforation in a Nonpregnant Woman
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Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Mariani, L. L., Modaffari, P., Mineccia, M., Biglia, N. Tags: Clinical Letter Source Type: research
Ultrasound Findings of Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
The purpose of this series was to retrospectively characterize the ultrasound findings of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The Institutional Review Board approved our study, and informed consent was waived. A retrospective search of radiology reports using the key phrase "delayed-onset muscle soreness" and key word "DOMS" from 2001 to 2015 and teaching files was completed to identify cases. The sonograms were reviewed by 3 fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists by consensus. Sonograms were retrospectively characterized with respect to echogenicity (hypoechoic, isoechoic, or hyperechoic), distribution of muscl...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Longo, V., Jacobson, J. A., Fessell, D. P., Mautner, K. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Imaging of Bilateral Synchronous Testicular Tumors of Different Histologic Types and Implications for Surgical Management
The clinical history and imaging and pathologic findings in 4 patients with bilateral synchronous testicular tumors of dissimilar histologic types were reviewed. All patients had a large scrotal mass on one side and a smaller nodule on the other one. The appearances of each pair of lesions were different enough to suggest that they could possibly be of different histologic types. The most important role of imaging, however, was its capability to guide the surgical approach to these patients: in 1 case, the smallest lesion was recognized as an epidermoid cyst; in 2 others a conservative approach was deemed possible, given t...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Bertolotto, M., Grenier, N., Hamm, B., Stocca, T., Sarocchi, F., Derchi, L. E. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Image Segmentation and Machine Learning for Detection of Abdominal Free Fluid in Focused Assessment With Sonography for Trauma Examinations: A Pilot Study
The objective of this pilot study was to test the feasibility of automating the detection of abdominal free fluid in focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) examinations. Perihepatic views from 10 FAST examinations with positive results and 10 FAST examinations with negative results were used. The sensitivity and specificity compared to manual classification by trained physicians was evaluated. The sensitivity and specificity (95% confidence interval) were 100% (69.2%–100%) and 90.0% (55.5%–99.8%), respectively. These findings suggest that computerized detection of free fluid on abdominal ultrasoun...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Sjogren, A. R., Leo, M. M., Feldman, J., Gwin, J. T. Tags: Technical Innovation Source Type: research
Value of Ultrasound Elastography in the Differential Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Nodes: A Comparative Study With B-mode and Color Doppler Sonography
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Ultrasound elastography adds no additional value to combined B-mode and color Doppler sonography for differentiation of benign and malignant cervical lymph nodes. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Acu, L., Oktar, S. O., Acu, R., Yucel, C., Cebeci, S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Basic Abdominal Point-of-Care Ultrasound Training in the Undergraduate: Students as Mentors
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Teaching based on peer mentoring achieved an adequate level of training in basic abdominal ultrasound. The students acquired these skills in a relatively short training period. These results suggest that peer mentoring can facilitate the large-scale implementation of ultrasound teaching in undergraduate students. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Garcia-Casasola, G., Sanchez, F. J. G., Luordo, D., Zapata, D. F., Frias, M. C., Garrido, V. V., Martinez, J. V., de la Sotilla, A. F., Rojo, J. M. C., Macho, J. T. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
